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Opinion
Brendan Fanning

Brendan Fanning: 'Lancaster is unique in the list of Connacht coaches that will have an immediately positive effect on morale'

The recruitment of the former England and Leinster head coach brought a frisson of excitement to Connacht fans of sunnier times ah…

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why Brumbies could be key to avoiding a Lions tour cricket score

Combinations and form in Canberra could yet compel Joe Schmidt to back the men from the capital as he prepares to face Andy Farrel…

Opinion
Gregor Paul

‘Title win could set Chiefs up to build a Super Rugby dynasty’

With a sweeping style, strong culture and host of top players locked in, everything is in place for the Chiefs to dominate Super R…

Exclusive
Neil Squires

Alfie Barbeary: 'When I was younger I was painful, I'd have hated to coach me'

With his mop of curls and barnstorming carries, the number eight has emerged as a central figure in Bath's treble bid.

Opinion
Mick Cleary

‘This may be the end of an era at Leicester but the future looks bright’

Michael Cheika and a host of senior pros are leaving Leicester, but substantial foundations are in place for their successors.

Interview
Brett McKay

Tom Hooper: Brumbies’ ‘Land Cruiser in low gear’ revs up for Hurricanes

The versatile ACT forward talks Hurricanes, Wallabies, Scott Fardy and his move to 'Exeter Brumbies'.

Interview
Francisco Isaac

'We endure, we fight to survive - that's who we are': Welcome to the Basque Country

A unique blend of national pride and sporting passion, the Basque Country remains one of rugby's most special frontiers.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why the Gallagher Premiership is setting the gold standard in club rugby

With high ball-in-play time and success stories at Test level, England's top flight delivers an excellent product - despite its fi…

Opinion
Pat McCarry

‘The mood was less ebullient. Irish rugby is not as imperious’

There was less to celebrate at Irish rugby's awards night than in recent years, with some silverware missing.

Analysis
Nick Bishop

Why it's time for regional revolution in Welsh rugby

Australia has shown the way by cutting one of its professional franchises, now powerbrokers in Wales must make the same bold step.

Opinion
Mark Orders

'The stakes are high, with a bad decision or two likely to have painful consequences.'

The future of professional rugby in Wales in on a knife-edge with West Walian regions and the WRU still at loggerheads over how to…

Opinion
Neil Squires

'Owen Farrell's season may have been a disaster but it has not diminished interest around him'

Having been across the Channel for almost a year, the one-time England talisman still commands major prestige.